Cybersecurity in microgrids: A review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systems
Recent progress in microgrids (MGs) has resulted in increased acceptance and utilization of green energy sources, energy storage technologies, and MGs. This has facilitated a more effective and practical administration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The progress in MGs, along with the imple...
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| author | Ijaz Ahmed Ali M. El-Rifaie Fazia Akhtar Hasnain Ahmad Zuhair Alaas M.M.R. Ahmed |
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| description | Recent progress in microgrids (MGs) has resulted in increased acceptance and utilization of green energy sources, energy storage technologies, and MGs. This has facilitated a more effective and practical administration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The progress in MGs, along with the implementation of hierarchical supervision and monitoring, has facilitated the transmission of information within contemporary communication systems. The incorporation of cyber physical systems (CPS) within MGs has heightened their susceptibility to cyber-attacks, thereby converting them into cyber–physical systems. Thus, emphasizing the importance of preventing, detecting, and isolating cyber-attacks is essential for the effective management of MG. This study offers an in-depth examination of cyber security within the energy sector, exploring the historical backdrop of cyber-attacks and classifying different forms of MG breaches, encompassing both cyber and physical security strategies. This study explore into the intricate communication networking infrastructure susceptible to attacks, particularly emphasizing data centers, and underscores the critical role of MG management in alleviating cyber risks. The study presents a framework that strategically improves cyber security defenses through a classification of countermeasures. The work offers significant perspectives on present and forthcoming advancements, promoting a forward-thinking strategy for safeguarding essential infrastructure in a world that is becoming more digitized. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0dbc31529069432a98b92d3552bbad4b2025-02-06T05:11:33ZengElsevierEnergy Strategy Reviews2211-467X2025-03-0158101654Cybersecurity in microgrids: A review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systemsIjaz Ahmed0Ali M. El-Rifaie1Fazia Akhtar2Hasnain Ahmad3Zuhair Alaas4M.M.R. Ahmed5Electrical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, KFUPM, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author at: Interdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, KFUPM, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila, 54200, KuwaitDepartment of Computer Science, Federal Urdu University of Arts Sciences and Technology, Kurri Road, Mohrian Village Islamabad, PakistanDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Islamabad, 45650, Pakistan; Harbin Electric International Company Limited, Harbin, 150028, ChinaDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan, 45142, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Electrical Technology, Faculty of Technology and Education, Helwan University, Cairo, 4034572, EgyptRecent progress in microgrids (MGs) has resulted in increased acceptance and utilization of green energy sources, energy storage technologies, and MGs. This has facilitated a more effective and practical administration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The progress in MGs, along with the implementation of hierarchical supervision and monitoring, has facilitated the transmission of information within contemporary communication systems. The incorporation of cyber physical systems (CPS) within MGs has heightened their susceptibility to cyber-attacks, thereby converting them into cyber–physical systems. Thus, emphasizing the importance of preventing, detecting, and isolating cyber-attacks is essential for the effective management of MG. This study offers an in-depth examination of cyber security within the energy sector, exploring the historical backdrop of cyber-attacks and classifying different forms of MG breaches, encompassing both cyber and physical security strategies. This study explore into the intricate communication networking infrastructure susceptible to attacks, particularly emphasizing data centers, and underscores the critical role of MG management in alleviating cyber risks. The study presents a framework that strategically improves cyber security defenses through a classification of countermeasures. The work offers significant perspectives on present and forthcoming advancements, promoting a forward-thinking strategy for safeguarding essential infrastructure in a world that is becoming more digitized.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X25000173MicrogridsGreen energyResilient energy systemsMulti-agent systemsCommunication topologiesCyber-attacks |
| spellingShingle | Ijaz Ahmed Ali M. El-Rifaie Fazia Akhtar Hasnain Ahmad Zuhair Alaas M.M.R. Ahmed Cybersecurity in microgrids: A review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systems Energy Strategy Reviews Microgrids Green energy Resilient energy systems Multi-agent systems Communication topologies Cyber-attacks |
| title | Cybersecurity in microgrids: A review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systems |
| title_full | Cybersecurity in microgrids: A review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systems |
| title_fullStr | Cybersecurity in microgrids: A review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cybersecurity in microgrids: A review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systems |
| title_short | Cybersecurity in microgrids: A review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systems |
| title_sort | cybersecurity in microgrids a review on advanced techniques and practical implementation of resilient energy systems |
| topic | Microgrids Green energy Resilient energy systems Multi-agent systems Communication topologies Cyber-attacks |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X25000173 |
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